2020Residential Development - Residential Development of City-Owned Lots

The City of Highland Park (City) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced residential developers interested in developing affordable residential housing on City-owned property in the Northpointe area of Highland Park, Michigan.

The City is seeking residential developers that will provide high-quality, affordable housing, demonstrate an understanding of the City of Highland Park community, its affordable housing needs, and the unique attributes and opportunities of the Northpointe area and surrounding neighborhoods. Developers should provide evidence of successful experience in developing and managing affordable housing in the area and a commitment to an inclusive and informative public participation process regarding proposed projects.
The City has 107 vacant lots and/or vacant lots with structures (see separate Attachment “B”) available in the Northpointe area, which is located south of W. McNichols, east of Woodward, north of Ferris and west of Oakland (see attached map).

Proposals must: 1) provide residential opportunities while making the highest and best use of the lots; 2) be consistent with the City’s Master Plan (available on City website) and all other applicable codes, regulations, and guidelines; and 3) contribute to the continued redevelopment and community desires of a vibrant, well-established, community.

The City seeks to continue the revitalization and strengthening of the community by eliminating blight, developing vacant land, and reactivating property.